Project Manager - ASEAN Australia Centre Southeast Asian engagement project

Victorian Government; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 86,000 - 116,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Ticket discounts

Shop & cafe discounts

Wellbeing programs

Learning & development

Flexible working

Job summary

ACMI in Melbourne is seeking an ASEAN Project Manager to lead the planning and delivery of an international partnership program, professional learning exchange and collaborative exhibition with Southeast Asian partners. You’ll manage budgets, timelines, and contracts while engaging diverse stakeholders across the ASEAN region.

You will work closely with the Head of Touring, Exhibitions, Curatorial and Program teams to ensure successful outcomes, alignment with ACMI’s touring strategy, and

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating and delivering complex cultural programs, exhibitions or projects with physical, digital and interactive elements.
• Strong project management skills to handle competing priorities and tight timelines.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management with diverse partners, including international organisations.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams and deliver high‑quality projects while ensuring safety and organisational objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and delivery of international partnership program, professional learning exchange and collaborative exhibition across the ASEAN region.
• Manage project governance, budgets, contracts, timelines and contracts obligations.
• Protect and deliver project outcomes that support cultural exchange, audience engagement and ACMI’s international touring strategy.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Cross‑functional leadership

Cultural program delivery

Job description

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/43-26

Join ACMI, Australia’s museum of screen culture, as ASEAN Project Manager and lead the delivery of a major ASEAN-Australia Centre grant project. Working with internal teams and international cultural partners, you will manage the planning and delivery of a professional learning exchange, partnership program and collaborative exhibition across the ASEAN region. This role is responsible for project governance, stakeholder engagement, budgets, contracts, timelines and successful project outcomes that support cultural exchange, audience engagement and ACMI’s international touring strategy. Ideal candidates will bring strong project management, stakeholder engagement and cultural program delivery experience, with a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects. Part‑time (0.6 FTE), fixed‑term from January 2027 to June 2028.

About ACMI

ACMI is your museum of screen culture. Watch, play, make and discover the universe of screen‑based art, films, TV and videogames. Visit us in Naarm/Melbourne's Fed Square, online and on tour. Our museum attracts millions of visitors through a vibrant offer of exhibitions, screenings, commissions and festivals. ACMI's industry, education and creative incubator programs inspire and develop the next generation of screen creatives. We are a globally recognised hub that connects people, communities, technology and ideas to shape our futures. More at acmi.net.au

About the role

Join ACMI as the ASEAN Project Manager and play a key role in delivering ACMI’s ASEAN-Australia Centre grant project. Working closely with the Head of Touring, Exhibitions, Curatorial and Program teams and stakeholders across the organisation, you’ll lead the planning and delivery of an international partnership program, professional learning exchange and collaborative exhibition with leading Southeast Asian cultural partners. You’ll manage complex stakeholder relationships, project timelines, budgets and contractual obligations while ensuring successful project outcomes that support cultural exchange, audience engagement and ACMI’s international touring strategy. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a significant international initiative that will strengthen museum practice, build regional partnerships and culminate in a co‑developed exhibition for presentation across the ASEAN region.

What you’ll bring to the role

• Demonstrated experience coordinating and delivering complex cultural programs, exhibitions or projects that include physical, digital and interactive elements.
• Highly developed project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, monitor progress, adapt to changing circumstances and deliver outcomes within tight timeframes.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse internal and external partners, including international organisations.
• Proven ability to lead and influence cross‑functional teams, working collaboratively to deliver high‑quality projects while maintaining professional standards, safety requirements and organisational objectives.

What we offer

• Part‑time (0.6% FTE) fixed term role from 4 January 2027 to 30 June 2028. Grade 4.1 role with a starting salary of $100,894 per annum plus super pro‑rata.
• A talented, committed and creative team of people with a passion for screen culture, technology and media, cultural diversity, and inspiring new forms of creativity in our communities. A museum and workspace that provides an exceptional space to collaborate with colleagues located in the heart of Melbourne in Federation Square (just a 5 min walk from Flinders Street station).
• As a valued team member, you can enjoy complimentary and discounted tickets, discounts at our shop and cafe, access to wellbeing activities, learning and development programs and our Employee Assistance Program. Flexible working, including a mix of onsite and work from home days depending on your role. Visit the ACMI website to learn more about working with us.

Applications close Monday 2 November 2026 at 11:59pm.

Please note interviews will be held from Monday 9 November 2026.

ACMI is a museum in which new technologies are a core part of what and how we do things. We expect applicants may use Generative AI in their application. If you have chosen to utilise these tools, please let us know, together with a list of tools used.

ACMI is a child safe workplace and actively promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children from all backgrounds. ACMI is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building an inclusive workplace that supports diverse thinking and innovation. We encourage applications from First Nations People, people of culturally diverse backgrounds, Deaf and Disabled people and people from the LGBTIQA+ community. All sectors of the community are welcome to apply.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.The successful applicant is required to complete reference and background checks prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check where required and National Police Check.

Naarm is the traditional Aboriginal name for Melbourne which encompasses the traditional lands of the Kulin Nation, a collective of five Aboriginal language groups, the Wurundjeri, Boon Wurrung, Wathaurrung, Taungurung and Dja Dja Wurrung.

Applications close Monday 2 November 2026 at 11.59pm